The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer (AA-T in Studio Arts) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art or Art or a “similar” major at a CSU campus. Each CSU campus determines which of the degrees it offers are “similar” and can be completed with the preparation included in the AA-T in Studio Arts within 60 units once a student transfers, so which majors are “similar” varies from CSU to CSU. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search webpage and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. The AA-T in Studio Arts may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a college or university that is not part of the CSU system.

To earn an AA-T in Studio Arts, students must:

1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following:
   1. Certified completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements.
   2. A minimum of 24 semester units in the Studio Arts major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog.
2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a "pass-no-pass" is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade.
4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 units must be completed in residence within the district.   

Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the Studio Arts AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Demonstrate an understanding of art including its many contexts and art’s interrelationships with other disciplines.
• Interpret artworks that are visual or non-visual and be able to respond to the artwork with interpretation.
• Present ideas related to subject matter and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate creative expression when they design and implement a hands-on experience through creative thinking and either individually or collaboratively create original work, which they then revise and improve upon, based on critical feedback.
• Engage in collaborative projects that allow students to practice critical thinking, express their ideas, and apply creative art concepts across disciplinary lines and in a variety of contexts.
• Understand and use the elements of design in the correct application in various creative contexts.
• Understand the complex blend of personal vision, social-cultural background, ethical values and aesthetic judgment in their own artistic work.